ἐποπτεύω (epopteúō) — Behold

Greek word study: ἐποπτεύω (epopteúō), Strong's G2029. to inspect, i.e. watch

GreekStrong's G2029
Quick definition
Greek word
ἐποπτεύω (epopteúō)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to inspect, i.e. watch

Word study
Derivation: from G1909 (ἐπί) and a derivative of G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι);

KJV translation words: behold

Where this word appears

Strong's G2029 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Peter 2:12 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:2.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

having witnessed ×2

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐποπτεύοντες ×1ἐποπτεύσαντες ×1

Verses (all 2)

  • 1 Peter 2:12 — ἐποπτεύοντες — having witnessed
  • 1 Peter 3:2 — ἐποπτεύσαντες — having witnessed

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1909 ἐπί (epí), G3700 ὀπτάνομαι (optánomai).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does epopteúō (G2029) mean?

To inspect, i.e. watch.

How is G2029 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G2029 as: behold.

How often does ἐποπτεύω (epopteúō) appear?

Strong's G2029 is tagged on 2 words in 2 verses across 1 book of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in 1 Peter 2:12 and last appears in 1 Peter 3:2.